Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
Suburban private school made up of 9 colleges
16,800 students
Average class size: 22
21% students of color, 11% international students
6% deaf and hard-of-hearing students - 50% reduced tuition for deaf students if they qualify
Students from 90 countries
90+ majors, 100 minors
Strong for co-op programs and internships (mandatory for many of their programs)
3400 employment partners host students each year
Co-op is tuition free and fully paid by their employer
Engineering average $790 a week from co-op. $900 a week for Computer Science majors.
Lots of opportunities for experience based learning in all majors.
Some programs are 5 years due to the co-op program
91.7% of class of 2020 entered workforce or full-time graduate work.
Common employérs include Amazon, Apple, BMW, Google, Microsoft, NASA, Tesla, GE, Walt Disney World
Accelerated dual degree programs - mostly in STEM but also in criminal justice and public policy.
4+1 MBA
3+2 BFA Design/Master of Architecture
4+4 BS/MD with a partner school
3+3 Law with a partner school
40% scholarship is granted for the graduate portion of these programs except when with a partner school.
Undergraduate research - lots of opportunities. Students can engage as early as their first year.
International locations in China, Croatia, Kosovo and United Arab Emirates.
An ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship - provide guidance, resources, programs and activities that develop innovative and creative thinking.
Recently opened a new Global Cybersecurity Institute as a result of a gift from an 2009 alum of $50M.
New student hall for exploration and development opening in Fall 2023 will include huge maker space, theatre, dance studio, music rehearsal spaces.
300 clubs and organizations
29 greek organizations
Division III school with the exception of their hockey teams which are Division I.
30% of students participate in club, recreational and intramural activities
E-Sports is big here..
21 campus dining options
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Special interest housing options - computer, engineering, art, gender-inclusive, etc.
On campus estaurant run by hospitality students
Tunnels throughout campus which come in handy in the winter
Tons of cultural activities to attend in the city.
Lots of outdoor options close by as well.
3 paths to admission: Apply directly to major, Apply to a college-based exploration option, Apply to the university exploration option (option for students who have interest across two or more colleges).
1270 - 1450 mid 50% SAT, 29 - 34 mid-50% ACT
High school record most important in admissions (GPA, Rank, Rigor, Grades in classes related to what they want to study, appropriateness of classes taken for academic major)
Portfolio required for BFA degrees
They do consider demonstrated interest
Offer admissions interviews virtually
31% of the schools current entering class applied through early decision.
Merit-based scholarships are based on admissions application review.
There are some specialized scholarships that they need to apply to including Project Lead the Way, Robotics, Performing Arts.
Offering many ways to connect to campus virtually to learn more about schools and majors.
Will provide credits for AP, IB, and Running Start. How those credits are applied varies by major and college. Requirements are listed on their website.